Very Good
#60 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 11% of private schools
Wardlaw-hartridge School
School
1295 INMAN AVE, Edison, NJ 08820
Enrollment
449
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
449
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#60 of 534
In Edison
#2 of 6
public schools
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Wardlaw-hartridge School
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About Wardlaw-hartridge School
Wardlaw-hartridge School is a private school in Edison, NJ. Wardlaw-hartridge School serves approximately 449 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Wardlaw-hartridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 7.2:1 students to teachers, Wardlaw-hartridge School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Wardlaw-hartridge School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Wardlaw-hartridge School compares to 20 public schools serving similar grades in Edison, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Wardlaw-hartridge School (this school) | 7.7 |
| Martin Luther King Elementary School | 6.8 |
| John Adams Middle School | 6.3 |
| John P. Stevens High School | 6.3 |
| Franklin D Roosevelt School | 6.5 |
| James Madison Primary School | 5.6 |
| James Madison Intermediate School | 5.4 |
| Woodbrook Elementary School | 7.2 |
| Menlo Park Elementary School | 6.9 |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | 5.9 |
| James Monroe Elementary School | 6.1 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | 5.4 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 6.9 |
| Washington Elementary School | 7.6 |
| Edison High School | 4.4 |
| Edison Early Learning Center | 6.0 |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | 5.9 |
| John Marshall Elementary School | 5.6 |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | 7.3 |
| Edison Academy Magnet School | 7.6 |
| Lindeneau Elementary School | 6.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1295 INMAN AVE, Edison, NJ 08820
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wardlaw-hartridge School may also want to explore other schools in the area. John E. Riley Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby South Plainfield), which scores slightly higher. Another option is HOLY SAVIOR ACADEMY (rated 8.1/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby South Plainfield), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Union County Tech (rated 7.9/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Scotch Plains), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Edison, see our Edison schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08820 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$168,453
Median Home Value
$597,700
Median Rent
$1,925/mo
Population
39,392
College Educated
71.1%
Homeownership
76%
Avg Commute
43 min
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Median Age
42.6
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| TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Piscataway, NJ | 7.6 |
| GOLDA OCH ACADEMY West Orange, NJ | 7.4 |
| SEPHARDIC BET YAAKOV Lakewood, NJ | 7.4 |
| GILL ST BERNARD S SCHOOL Gladstone, NJ | 7.2 |
| NOOR-UL-IMAN SCHOOL Monmouth Junction, NJ | 7.2 |
| PIONEER ACADEMY Wayne, NJ | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wardlaw-hartridge School
What grades does Wardlaw-hartridge School serve?
Wardlaw-hartridge School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Wardlaw-hartridge School?
Wardlaw-hartridge School has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wardlaw-hartridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wardlaw-hartridge School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Wardlaw-hartridge School rank in NJ?
Wardlaw-hartridge School ranks #60 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Wardlaw-hartridge School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wardlaw-hartridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wardlaw-hartridge School a private school?
Yes, Wardlaw-hartridge School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Wardlaw-hartridge School a religious school?
No, Wardlaw-hartridge School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 449
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (908) 754-1882
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